Smoke from the cooking fires sits low on the horizon. Chickens peck and scratch in the pale 6 a.m. light. In Desa Sama Bahari, children in Spongebob pajamas rub sleep from their eyes. Yet, Desa Sama Bahari is not a place you will find on most maps. Or even if you did you may find […]
From Sea to Summit: Climbing Mt. Rinjani, Indonesia Adventure at a glance Location: Lombok Island, Indonesia Closest cities: Senaru (600m) and Sembulan (1,100m) Difficulty: Challenging Elevation: 12,408ft at the highest peak. The crater rim is at 8,658ft Time Commitment: Usually 3-5 days Best time of year: April – November is the dry season. The majority […]
–Top ten don’t miss list for photographers and adventurous travelers 10. Stargazing from a remote island. If you happen to be there during summer months – especially when there’s a new moon – make sure you step outside to see the Milky Way stretching across the sky. It varies somewhat with time of year and […]
